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Local Briefs – November 16, 2012

Cookie Crunch

Davis-Monthan’s Annual Cookie Crunch is under way! Help spread holiday cheer to our Airmen by ringing a “taste of home” to their dormitories. Cookie collection and packagewill be help at the Mirage club on Dec. 3, 6:30 a.m. -5 p.m., and Dec. 4, 6:30 – 10 a.m. Cookies can be placed in disposable containers or zip lock baggies for drop off. An additional drop off box will be located at the Visitor’s Center at the Craycroft gate. If you would like to volunteer, contact Kristy Crites at batspouse43@yahoo.com or 520-906-5904.

Give Parents a Break

The next Give Parent’s a Break will be held on Sat, Nov. 17, from Noon- 4 p.m. at the Finley CDC. For more information, call 228-5690.

Reintegration & Welcome Home Banner Event

Nov. 26, 5-6:30 p.m. – Airman & Family Readiness Center
Is your deployed loved one coming home soon? Come out and join us for a Reintegration & Welcome Home Banner making event. Food and drinks will be available along with all supplies. This event will be held the last Monday of each month. Call 228-5690 to register.

EFMP Family Arts & Crafts Night

Nov. 29, 5-6:30 p.m. – Airman & Family Readiness Center
Come have fun and meet other families! We will be decorating small gift boxes. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP at 228-5690.

Marketing Yourself for a Second Career

Dec. 11, 8:30-11 a.m. – Mirage Club
The Airman & Family Readiness Center is hosting a seminar entitled “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career,” on Dec. 11, from 8:30-11 a.m. in the Mirage Club. Col Dan Koslov, USAF (Ret) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), will be presenting this seminar for interested Officers, Senior NCOs and spouses.
“Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” covers subjects such as:

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